Places to Go in Papua New Guinea - Places of Interest

Papua New Guinea

Accommodation
Accommodation in Papua New Guinea is one of the highlights. Places like Ambua Lodge, Rondon Ridge and Karawari Lodge are unique in location and design and as long as you can survive without a few home comforts, you will love them. Service is not the most polished as the tourism industry is still in its infancy but the food is good and plentiful.
Accommodation
Birds of Paradise
Home to 38 (but still counting!) of the world's 43 species, these fascinating birds are known for their striking plumage, bizarre displays and mating rituals. Spotting one in the wild is a truly rewarding sight that very few people in the world are lucky enough to experience.
Birds of Paradise
Diving
There are several dive spots in PNG that are regularly voted as some of the best in the world and the remote nature of these means sharing them with very few people! Large pelagics and pristine coral reefs are combined with warm clear waters - a fantastic combination for any diver.
Diving
Festivals
The sight of 50 giant men dancing in front of you with bright green dresses made from grass, yellow mud painted faces, Bird of Paradise headdresses, bamboo sticks through their noses and machetes in hand is indeed as surreal as it sounds but these are the kind of encounters you can expect on a trip through PNG at festival time!
Festivals
Tribal encounters
Huli Clan, Mudmen, Baining people, Tolai men, Sepik tribe, the list is almost endless with virtually every area having their own language, customs and dress. This really is the major drawcard of the country and you will come back with the most amazing memories and hopefully some impressive photos!
Tribal encounters

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- Rabaul, one of PNG’s most attractive towns, was a main base for the Japanese during the Second World War and fascinating reminders of this turbulent time are everywhere.
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- The sleepy town of Kavieng is the capital of New Ireland, an area known for its white-sand islands and beaches, diving, surfing and thriving Malangan culture.
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- Port Moresby
- The capital is a low-rise city that sprawls around the coast and the hills inland. The attractive Botanic Gardens provide a good introduction to the indigenous flora and fauna and are worth a visit.
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- The coastline of mainland PNG is blessed with glorious beaches, superb diving, traditional villages and fascinating reminders of the county’s colourful history.
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- The tranquil town of Alotau lies at the eastern tip of mainland PNG, in Milne Bay Province. One of the best places to stay is Tawali, just over an hour north of Alotau, with superb diving and varied hiking options.
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- Madang Province
- Madang has an excellent cultural centre, several pleasant parks, a thriving market, and countless flying foxes, which hang like fruit from every tree. It also has excellent beaches and diving opportunities.
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- Milne Bay
- Few visitors make the journey to Milne Bay and those who do tend to be divers. But venture a little further and you will find age-old cultures, friendly villages, pristine wildlife and good accommodation.
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- The peaceful and relaxed Tufi is located on the stunning Cape Nelson. Once home to fishing and rubber industries, this settlement now relies heavily on tourists drawn to the Tufi Dive Resort.
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- The Highlands
- The Highlands are the most densely populated and agriculturally productive region of Papua New Guinea. It is here that many tribes still maintain their cultural traditions. It is also home to many bird species.
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- Goroka
- Goroka is famous for the Goroka Show, where there are all manner of sing-sings, agricultural displays and inter-tribal dance contests. It’s a short drive to see the Asaro mudmen warriors, daubed with grey clay.
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- Mount Hagen
- Capital of the Western Highlands province, Mount Hagen is the gateway to the smaller Highland towns. In this rural region you can see the Wahgi 'mud-men' perform one of their traditional displays.
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- The Tari Basin is dominated by the numerous and culturally intact Huli Clan. There are also several species of bird of paradise and it has been the setting for a David Attenborough documentary.
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- The Sepik River
- Navigable through much of its 1,126 kilometre length, the Sepik River reaches deep into a remote world where dugout canoes are the main form of transport and remote communities survive.
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